Job Description
We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
Are you an experienced Chef with a passion for food? Do you have the skills to work across multiple sites? Do you have access to a car and have full UK driving licence?
The Home
This post is a regional post which requires you to travel around different Healthcare Ireland homes within a region. This may include dementia, nursing, learning disability and mental health homes.
The Role
You will manage the provision of a catering service within the home with particular emphasis on the planning, preparing, cooking and serving of meals ensuring all activities and operations comply with operational standards and statutory regulations. You will oversee all chefs and cooks within the Healthcare Ireland portfolio.
About The Role
Main Responsibilities
* Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
* Supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply
* Responsible for monitoring the home’s catering budget within Healthcare Ireland’s standards
* Researches, develops, and creates varied and interesting menus
* Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner
The Benefits:
* Paid annual leave
* The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
* 4 weekly pay
* Continuous professional development and training
* Values-led culture
* Overtime available at an enhanced rate
* Opportunities for progression
* Pension plan (if applicable)
* Attractive hourly rate
* Access NI fee paid for
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Monthly incentives and recognition awards
* Free parking
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Skills Needed
About The Company
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.
Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.
Company Culture
We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.
Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.
Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.
Desired Criteria
* Experience in a care home setting
Required Criteria
* Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
* You will need: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) standard in Food Safety
* At least 3 years’ experience in a food preparation/ kitchen environment
* An understanding of the nutritional needs of the elderly
* The Right to Work in the UK
* Access to a car and full UK driving license
Closing DateTuesday 12th May, 2026